barbell standing back wrist curl
barbell standing back wrist curl — highlighted muscle: forearms

Muscles worked

forearms, biceps, shoulders

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barbell standing back wrist curl

Body part
lower arms
Equipment
barbell
Target muscle
forearms
Muscle group
biceps

Secondary muscles

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an overhand grip.

  2. 2

    Rest the barbell on the back of your hands with your palms facing down and your fingers pointing towards your body.

  3. 3

    Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl your wrists upwards as far as possible.

  4. 4

    Hold the contracted position for a brief pause, then inhale and slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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